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New interim payment report to show solicitors cases with no final account submitted

28 May 2025

We are making this report available to help solicitors identify the cases that have had interim claims paid and final accounts require to be submitted now

General

Transformational reform required to secure future of legal aid in Scotland

28 May 2025

Vision made to Holyrood civil justice committee for a modern, sustainable and person-centred legal aid system that meets the needs of 21st-century Scotland

Vacancies

Vacancy: Senior Solicitor – CLAO Edinburgh

26 May 2025

We’re seeking an experienced litigator in housing and homelessness law, child law, and mental health for our Edinburgh office on a fixed 12-month contract.

Legal Aid Online

UPDATED: Online system back online

12 May 2025

The issue with our comms provider preventing access to LAOL has now been resolved

Civil

Guidance published following determination by Scottish Ministers on legal aid for FAIs relating to deaths in prison or police custody

1 May 2025

A temporary measure providing access to free representation for the families involved in deaths in custody in relation to any FAI has been put in place.